Professional Learning Specialist
Job Description
Working Title
Professional Learning SpecialistPosition Status
Full TimeDepartment
Professional Learning CenterGeneral Summary
The Professional Learning Specialist serves on the Professional Learning Team and is responsible for developing and providing quality learning opportunities to support Odessa College employees. The Professional Learning Specialist will support the PLC by providing expertise in curriculum design, content development, program assessment, and learning session facilitation for professional and organizational development programs.
Specific Position Duties
Design and produce learning materials in a variety of formats and modalities to support teaching and learning needs;
Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts to ensure highly qualified candidates are available to led workshops;
Guide the development and implementation of topical workshops, classes, networking meetings, agenda topics and presenters. Using instructional strategies, instructional technology, communication tools, leadership, and/or enhanced productivity techniques;
Assist with development and implementation of extensive employee development offerings
Develop tools such as questionnaires, surveys and discussions to perform evaluation;
Engage presenters in developing and sharing effective teaching strategies and curriculum;
Engage professional staff in developing and sharing job related curriculum for improvement;
Determine current and anticipated PD needs for each division;
Actively recruits among faculty for program participants who model different teaching styles and methods; works with Department Chairs, Deans, and others to reach out to faculty who would benefit from the program.
Provide coordination for special events and sessions;
Work with the instructional design/instructional technology team in researching and evaluating emerging instructional technologies and tools and make recommendations for use. Ongoing, as needed.
Participate in weekly staff meetings in person or remotely.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Minimum one year of experience in professional development, organizational development, training, and/or teaching
Experience creating curriculum and facilitating learning sessions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Experience in a similar role
Experience in a college or university setting
Experience teaching higher education courses
Demonstrated expertise in pedagogy, educational technology, and/or active learning
Posting Number
P00425PQuick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/11897*Please mention you saw this ad on Diverse Careers.*